New York State Contract Reporter #2140619

Wilson-Tuscarora State Park Paddle-Sport and Recreational Equipment Rental Concession

New York State is seeking an operator for a seasonal paddle-sport and recreational-equipment rental concession at Wilson-Tuscarora State Park. - Government buyer: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Concessions Management Bureau. - Requested operation: Supply and staff a rental concession offering, at minimum, canoes and kayaks. No required quantities or equipment manufacturers are specified. - Equipment and safety: Supply paddles and properly fitting, U.S. Coast Guard-approved, non-inflatable personal flotation devices with attached mouth whistles. Boats must comply with applicable federal and state navigation laws. Provide inspection, maintenance, safety, and emergency procedures. - Operating requirements: Open at least five days per week, including Friday through Sunday, and on U.S. and Canadian holidays during the operating season; operate within park hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Self-service kiosks are prohibited. - Optional offerings: Proposals may include additional non-motorized boats, such as stand-up paddleboards or rowboats; other recreational rentals or sales, including fishing gear, bait, beach chairs, and umbrellas; and limited prepackaged food and beverage sales subject to permits. - Concession terms and utilities: Minimum annual license fee is $600. The state provides electricity and trash removal; the operator arranges and pays for other necessary utilities. - Vendors named in the notice as having received similar contracts: Elizabeth DeSilva DBA Niagara Outfitters and Kayak Niagara, Inc. Neither is identified as an OEM.

Description

NY State Parks is soliciting proposals for a private-sector business to operate a seasonal paddle sport and recreational equipment rental concession at Wilson-Tuscarora State Park in Wilson, New York. The selected proposer will receive a concession license, with an initial two-year term and a possible extension of up to three years. NY State Parks will provide electric services and trash removal; the licensee is responsible for all other necessary utility services. The proposal deadline is December 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM.

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